A321 vs Falcon 2000
The A321 and the Falcon 2000 are both Military Transport Aircraft, manufactured by Airbus and Dassault respectively. Top speed is 871 km/h for the A321 vs 1,050 km/h for the Falcon 2000. The A321 has an operational range of 5,930 km vs 7,408 km for the Falcon 2000. The Falcon 2000 operates at altitudes up to 15,545 m compared to 12,000 m for the A321. At 78,000 kg MTOW, the A321 is 4.2x the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg. The A321 has been produced in 2,917 units vs 675 for the Falcon 2000. Unit cost is $120M for the A321 vs $28M for the Falcon 2000. The A321 first flew 6 years before the Falcon 2000 (1987 vs 1993).
| European narrow-body commercial passenger jet, recognized for global use since 1990s, employed extensively by major airlines. | |
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| Origin country | 🇪🇺 Europe |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| First flight | 27 February 1987 |
| Year introduced | 1994 |
| Number produced | 2917 units |
| Average unit price | $120 million |
| French business jet, launched in the late 20th century, extensively used for private and business aviation worldwide. | |
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| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Military Transport Aircraft |
| Manufacturer | Dassault |
| First flight | 4 March 1993 |
| Year introduced | 1995 |
| Number produced | 675 units |
| Average unit price | $28 million |
| Wing area | 122.6 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 34.1 m â—‰ |
| Height | 11.8 m â—‰ |
| Length | 37.6 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 871 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 5,930 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 12,000 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 78,000 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 42,600 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 11,340 kgf â—‰ |
| Wing area | 49.0 m² ◉ |
| Wingspan | 19.3 m â—‰ |
| Height | 7.1 m â—‰ |
| Length | 20.2 m â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 1050 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 7,408 km â—‰ |
| Service ceiling | 15,545 m â—‰ |
| Max. takeoff weight | 18,597 kg â—‰ |
| Empty weight | 9,405 kg â—‰ |
| Total thrust | 2 x 3,175 kgf â—‰ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 is faster with a maximum speed of 1,050 km/h compared to the A321's 871 km/h, a difference of 179 km/h.
Which has longer range, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a longer range at 7,408 km compared to the A321's 5,930 km.
Which can fly higher, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The Falcon 2000 has a higher service ceiling at 15,545 meters (51,000 ft) compared to the A321's 12,000 meters (39,370 ft).
Which is heavier, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 has a higher maximum takeoff weight at 78,000 kg compared to the Falcon 2000's 18,597 kg.
Which is larger, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 is longer at 37.6 meters compared to the Falcon 2000's 20.2 meters.
Which is more expensive, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 is more expensive at approximately $120 million per unit compared to the Falcon 2000 at $28 million.
Which entered service first, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 entered service first in 1994, 1 years before the Falcon 2000 which entered service in 1995.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the A321 or Falcon 2000?
The A321 has been produced in greater numbers with 2,917 units compared to 675 units of the Falcon 2000.